Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Kent (S), accounting for 52.8% (255 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 83 people and 21.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kent (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kent (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kent (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
255
% of total
52.8%
Change from 2016
+21.5pp
255
52.8%
+21.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
63
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
63
13.0%
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
47
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
47
9.7%
-7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
35
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
35
7.2%
-5.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
26
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
26
5.4%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
26
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
26
5.4%
-2.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
12
2.5%
-0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+83
+21.5pp
Not stated
-33
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-46
-7.2pp
Western Catholic
-37
-5.9pp
Christianity, nfd
0
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-16
-2.3pp
Baptist
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Kent (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 255 | 52.8% | 45.6% | 172 | 31.3% | 33.8% | +83 | +21.5pp |
| Not stated | 63 | 13.0% | 12.1% | 96 | 17.5% | 12.4% | -33 | -4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 47 | 9.7% | 11.3% | 93 | 16.9% | 16.4% | -46 | -7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 7.2% | 15.7% | 72 | 13.1% | 19.3% | -37 | -5.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 26 | 5.4% | 3.2% | 26 | 4.7% | 3.3% | 0 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 26 | 5.4% | 2.1% | 42 | 7.7% | 3.2% | -16 | -2.3pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 2.5% | 1.6% | 14 | 2.6% | 1.8% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 483 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 549 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -66 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.